Canucks join forces with PGA of BC to promote golf

By missing the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have given us all more time to play golf.

And that’s apparently what the Canucks want us to do. Especially kids.

The Canucks and the PGA of British Columbia, the organization that represents 650 golf professionals throughout the province, on Friday launched an initiative to promote junior golf.

It’s called Canucks Junior Golf Week and it will be held July 2-9 at more than 50 golf facilities throughout B.C. Children and youth aged 5 through 18 are being invited to sign up for one-day camps in their communities where they will spend the day having some fun with a certified PGA of BC instructor.

One of the goals of the program is to encourage children and youth to stay active and engaged in sport beyond the hockey season.

B.C. Hockey is providing support by inviting their large membership of minor hockey players to participate in the camps.

The one-day camps cost $20 and that includes equipment rental (if required), snacks, facility fees and golf instruction. For more information visit http://www.canucks.com/golfweek.